China's Baidu launches 2 new AI models

Baidu Launches New Reasoning AI Model in Challenge to DeepSeek
Baidu introduced Ernie X1, a reasoning model that can support tools such as advanced search, generation of AI images, and webpage reading.
Baidu debuts its first AI reasoning model to compete with DeepSeek
DeepSeek has emerged as the new standard for AI model makers to beat after launching R1 just before Christmas. As a reasoning model, R1 stood out for matching the capabilities of the best U.S.-made AI models, despite its maker only spending a small fraction of the cost its rivals had spent in training it.
China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up
China's Baidu said on Sunday it has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including a new reasoning-focused model that it said rivalled DeepSeek's model, as it vies to stand out in a fiercely competitive AI race.
Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie
Ernie 4.5, the latest version of the company’s foundational model first released two years ago, as well as a new reasoning model, Ernie X1. According to Reuters, Baidu claims that Ernie X1’s performance is “on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price,
China's Baidu releases new AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers as ferocious competition grips the sector.
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China puts America's AI industry on notice again with Ernie X1, Baidu's new model
Chinese tech giant Baidu has released AI models Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5, intensifying competition with US AI companies.
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OpenAI slams DeepSeek, warning the US government that China is catching up fast
In a letter to the US government, OpenAI also outlined policy recommendations to secure America's lead in AI.